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Friday 1 June:  Word2018 begins with the launch of Living Lyrics – an exhibition of portraits of Key Changes artists by renowned filmmaker and photographer Sam Strickland. These striking black and white photographs and videos powerfully and sensitively capture the unique, … Continue reading →

Candoco Dance Company are hosting a free, creative dance project in Islington for Word2018 this May half term called Dancing Letters, suitable for disabled and non-disabled people age 13 – 25.  Come along, make new friends and improve your mental and … Continue reading →

Islington’s Word2018 launches this Friday 1 June 2018 with the opening of the Living Lyrics exhibition from Key Changes and filmmaker/photographer Sam Strickland at Free Word. Join us for a month of extraordinary exhibitions, events, performances and workshops celebrating reading, writing … Continue reading →

Word2018 will see the launch of a specially commissioned permanent Word Garden at Kings Square Gardens. From an original idea by Islington Library Service and part of the Bunhill Ward Improvement Plan – with investment from S106 and Arts Council of … Continue reading →

We’re delighted to announce the Word2018 Festival programme is now live – download your electronic copy of the Word Festival Brochure 2018_web Printed copies will be available in all Islington libraries and local venues shortly!

Word2018 Festival is seeking submissions for events and activities to be considered for inclusion in this year’s festival. Now in its 7th year, Islington’s annual Word festival celebrates the transformative power of words through a programme of high quality, arts … Continue reading →

Saturday 7 October 2017 2-5pm – Join our wonderful Word Festival partners Key Changes at St Luke’s Community Centre today for a feast of fun and friendly activities  to mark World Mental Health Day 2017 – including an afternoon Open … Continue reading →

So Word2017 has come to an end – having delivered a wonderful month of extraordinary events and performances across Islington – involving  local residents of all ages and backgrounds and celebrating a wonderful mix of voices. Thank you to all the … Continue reading →

Friday 30 June: 7pm – Join Word2017 at 27 Dingley Place – home of All Change and Impact Hub for a fabulous evening of perfectly performed words and magical movement from some festival favourites. The closing event for this year’s festival – … Continue reading →